State warns against burning brush today

Tuesday

Feb 26, 2013 at 9:00 AMFeb 26, 2013 at 6:33 PM

By George Barnes TELEGRAM & GAZETTE STAFF

Although wind is not strong and there is plenty of snow cover, the weak air flow expected today has resulted in the state Department of Environmental Protection issuing an advisory that open burning is unacceptable in 10 of the state's fire districts, including all of Central Massachusetts.

The advisory indicated that the weak air flow is expected to allow increased the amount of fine particles in the air.

The DEP advises that before burning brush, residents in the advisory area should contact their local fire department. The DEP advisory only addresses air quality, not fire safety.